Steve ROI Brown

AI Strategist & Thought Leadership Producer

Steve ROI Brown is the founder of ROI Online, a marketing agency with over 14 years of transforming business chaos into measurable results. A StoryBrand Certified Guide since 2017, best-selling author of The Golden Toilet, and host of The ROI Online Podcast, Steve empowers leaders to cut through noise and achieve clarity. An alumnus of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Program at Babson College, he brings strategic rigor to every endeavor. For the last four years, he’s harnessed AI to help clients stay ahead in a fast-changing world, blending practical tools with compelling storytelling.

Steve specializes in growing thought leadership for business leaders, downloading their subject matter expertise and crafting content that resonates with audiences craving their insights. Through ROI Spotlight Studio, he produces podcasts and livestreams that beautifully showcase expertise, cementing leaders as trusted authorities.

As a sought-after speaker, Steve regularly presents at conferences, corporations, and institutions, helping them implement AI to drive success and prepare for the future. His weekly AI Made Simple newsletter delivers actionable AI insights to thousands, and his AI Made Simple livestream, airing every Thursday at 11 AM Central, equips leaders with hands-on strategies to master AI. At Hardin-Simmons University, Steve will share proven frameworks to help professors master AI in the classroom, set rigorous student expectations, and lead with confidence in an AI-driven era. Connect with him at roionline.com or join his AI Made Simple community for ongoing insights.